The VA provides healthcare services to millions of military veterans
On March 4, Christopher Syrek, the Chief of Staff of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), informed his senior colleagues of a DOGE-devised plan for large-scale…
Category: 5. Health
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We’re Rebranding The Past And Calling It Progress
From social determinants of health to value-based care, many so-called “new” ideas in healthcare are … More
In healthcare, what’s often hailed as groundbreaking is, in reality, a repackaging of ideas we’ve seen…
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Next-Gen Sealant Speeds Recovery After Retinal Detachment, Study Finds
Retinal Detachment is an emergency. Symptoms may include sudden flashes of light, “floaters,” or … More
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Here’s How Trump And Oz Can Fix Medicare
Dr. Benjamin Jin, a biologist working on immunotherapy for HPV+ cancers, holds test tubes as he works in the lab of Dr. Christian Hinrichs, an investigator at the National Cancer Institute at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda,…
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Malaria Linked to Childhood Blood Cancer
Burkitt lymphoma, a cancer that impacts a subset of immune cells called B cells, develops most often in children and young adults. Patients with Burkitt lymphoma exhibit elevated levels of a protein called…
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An Expert’s Take On The Crisis Narrative Within College Mental Health
Photo of Ben Locke, used with permission
As described in a 2025 report on Forbes.com, the president of the Association for University and College Counseling Center Directors argued that schools need to be proactive while addressing…
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How The Shortage Of Parkinson’s Disease Specialists Is Changing
So far, the Edmond J. Safra Fellowship in Movement Disorders has trained 40 new … More
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NIH Lab Studying Deadly Pathogens Goes Offline Over Safety Issues. Is The Public At Risk?
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) scientist in a protective air-tight suit pipetting specimens, … More
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‘Ozempic Mouth,’ ‘Feet’ Are Latest Names For GLP-1 Med Side Effects
The popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists have prompted some trainers to offer regimens that … More
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Should You Get A Measles Vaccine Booster? Here Are The Considerations
The return of measles to the U.S. may have many people wondering whether they should get a measles … More
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